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Shinjuku

Shinjuku (name) means a major special ward of Tokyo, Japan, home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office. Example: “Shinjuku Station is one of the busiest railway stations in the world.”

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A major special ward of Tokyo, Japan, home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office.

"Shinjuku Station is one of the busiest railway stations in the world."

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Etymology

From Japanese 新宿 (Shinjuku), literally "new lodging."

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Shinjuku

kuku seppuku

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Shinjuku” mean?

The word “Shinjuku” means a major special ward of Tokyo, Japan, home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office.

How do you use “Shinjuku” in a sentence?

Here is “Shinjuku” used in a sentence: “Shinjuku Station is one of the busiest railway stations in the world.”

What part of speech is “Shinjuku”?

“Shinjuku” is a name.

Where does the word “Shinjuku” come from?

The word “Shinjuku” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 新宿 (Shinjuku), literally "new lodging.".

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